Integrating with Finder
Merge integrates with macOS Finder through the Merge services for macOS. The following commands are available:
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| Compare Using Araxis Merge | Compares the selected items using Merge. |
| Queue for Comparison Using Araxis Merge | Adds the selected items to a comparison queue. Queued items are included when you select another item and choose Compare with Queue. You can thus use this command to compare items located in different Finder tabs or windows. |
| Compare with Queue Using Araxis Merge | Compares the selected and queued items using Merge. |
| Clear Araxis Merge Queue | Removes any items from the queue. |
Using the Merge services for macOS
The Merge services for macOS add commands to the Services submenu of application menus, and also to the equivalent submenu of the context menus that appear when you right-click (or Ctrl-click) selected files or folders in Finder. The services are enabled by default.
The services can be enabled or disabled – and optional keyboard shortcuts configured – as described below.
To enable or disable Merge services and configure keyboard shortcuts (macOS 13 Ventura and later):
- From within Merge, choose the Araxis MergeServicesServices Settings… menu item.
- The macOS System Settings will open the KeyboardKeyboard Shortcuts…Services page.
- To enable a Merge service, check its box under the Files and Folders services category. A keyboard shortcut for the service may also be configured here.
- To disable a Merge service, uncheck its box under the Files and Folders services category.
- Click the Done button.
To enable or disable Merge services and configure keyboard shortcuts (for macOS 12 Monterey and earlier):
- From within Merge, choose the Araxis MergeServicesServices Preferences… menu item.
- The macOS System Preferences will open the KeyboardShortcuts page and navigate to the Services section.
- To enable a Merge service, check its box in the Files and Folders services category. A keyboard shortcut for the service may also be configured here.
- To disable a Merge service, uncheck its box in the Files and Folders services category.